Melody Shekari
| Melody Shekari | |
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| Born | February 2, 1988 Bay City, Texas |
| 🏡 Residence | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
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| Known for | Candidate for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District |
| 🏛️ Political party | Democratic |
| 🌐 Website | melodyshekari |
Melody Shekari (born February 2, 1988) is a Policy Fellow in the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1] She is a Democratic Party candidate for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District.[2]
Early life and education
Melody Shekari was born on February 2, 1988 in Bay City, Texas. She is the eldest daughter of David and Farah Shekari. At the age of four, her family moved to Chattanooga, TN when her father was employed by the Tennessee Valley Authority. She attended Girls Preparatory School, where she was involved in Student Council, Youth Leadership, and Model UN. While a student at GPS, Melody was recognized as a Commended Scholar under the National Merit Scholarship Program, and was also inducted into the National Honors Society.[3][4] In addition, she won the National Peace Essay Contest sponsored by the United States Institute of Peace.[5] These achievements culminated in her receiving the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for outstanding citizenship at commencement ceremonies.[6]
Shekari continued her studies with a Trustee Scholarship at Bentley University's Honors Program, where she majored in Economics and International Relations.[7] During her undergraduate years, she volunteered at the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General, at the elementary school level, and for adults with special needs. She graduated with honors (cum laude) in three years.
Following her undergraduate education, Shekari moved to Seattle and attained a Master of Public Administration at the University of Washington.[2] She would go on to earn a law degree from the University of Southern California.[2] While at USC, Shekari was President of the Graduate Student Government.[7] During this time, she worked on issues such as a travel grant program, financial accounting, and healthcare.[7]
Career
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Policy
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References
- ↑ "About Melody Shekari". melodyshekari.com. 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Leach, Paul (11 April 2016). "Democrat Melody Shekari Announces Candidacy for TN 3rd Congressional District". Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- ↑ "Eight More GPS Seniors Honored by National Merit". Chattanoogan.com. 30 September 2005.
- ↑ "GPS Inducted 19 Into the NHS Chapter". Chattanoogan.com. 22 October 2004.
- ↑ "GPS Students Win Local And State Essay Contests". Chattanoogan.com. 9 May 2006.
- ↑ "Commencement And Class Day Awards At GPS". Chattanoogan.com. 1 June 2006.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Wilde, Jamie (18 December 2013). "Melody Shekari '14 Leads Grad Student Government". University of Southern California Gould School of Law.
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